Poker star introduces new game room at Mount Airy

Mount Airy's new poker room opens Saturday — with a splash and a sensation. One of the world's poker greats will play local tournament winners in a championship poker match at the opening.

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Posted Feb. 23, 2012 at 12:01 AM

Posted Feb. 23, 2012 at 12:01 AM

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Mount Airy's new poker room opens Saturday — with a splash and a sensation.

One of the world's poker greats will play local tournament winners in a championship poker match at the opening.

World Series of Poker winner Cyndy Violette is one of poker's more experienced players and among the most unusual characters on the circuit, mixing personality, experience and spirituality with what she calls "good ol' guts and daring."

The new poker room overlooks the resort's lake and golf course. It features 11 tables and its own bar and cash cage.

"Our customers asked and we listened when it came to expanding the poker room and we anticipate they will be very pleased with the results," said Mount Airy Executive Vice President and General Manager John Culetsu.

The dedication ceremony begins at 1:45 p.m. followed by the tournament from 2 to 4 p.m. Finalists from the day's event plus winners from Mount Airy's January and February Friday Poker Tournaments will then have the chance to play against Violette, who has more than $1.2 million in live tournament earnings.

At 5:30 p.m., Violette will meet and greet the public, as long as they are 21 or over.

Violette says that being a woman poker player is not an advantage or a disadvantage — she simply concentrates on being the best she can be. A black jack dealer in Las Vegas during the 1980s, she feels her experience helps her awareness and ability to read other players at the table.

As one of the more spiritual players on the circuit, Violette's book fare ranges from Kabbalah and Feng Shui to self-realization and awareness. She stresses positive thinking and visualization as important factors in her game.

For more information on Saturday's event, visit www.mountairycasino.com.